Make sure the people in Boston followed the laws and paid their taxes.
What is the reason that King George III sent British troops to Boston?
100
Science or skill of guiding the course of a ship or airplane
What is navigation?
100
character, setting, problem, solution
What is the four parts of a good summary?
100
If the fighting spreads to Boston, citizens may suffer from more losses. They may also be in danger for their lives.
What is Henry says, "Our new country is at war"
100
"I was glad to be wearing Kate's old mittens, and Ben's pathed leather boots"
What is an example from the story showing that times were hard in Boston?
200
All the people of Boston.
Who owns the Boston Common?
200
The leader or head of government in a colony or state
What is a governor?
200
Henry, Henry's family, British Soldiers,General Gage, Boston Colonists/ British
What is the characters?
200
The fact that Henry is on his own sled is what makes this day exciting.
What is Henry said he would never forget the first day he came down on a sled of his own.
200
Paul Revere, John Hancock, Sam Adams
Who are some examples of patriots?
300
Brave, courageous, determined.
What are some traits that describe Henry?
300
A ruler who uses force in a cruel or unjust way.
What is a tyrant?
300
Boston, MA Boston Common, December 1774
What is the setting?
300
The fact that General Gage has children of his own will influence his decision.
What is General Gage knows his own children would like to go sledding.
300
Mr. Andrews would expect all boys back for lessons at two 'o clock sharp.
What is the reason Henry had to hurry?
400
He takes the time to listen to what Henry and his siblings have to say.
What makes Henry think that General Gage is a good man?
400
Love and enthusiastically serve their country
What is a patriot?
400
Henry received a brand new sled for his birthday but cannot go sledding on the Boston Common due to the large amount of British soldiers who have taken residence there.
What is the problem?
400
The children would be more alert as they walk among te barracks, they want to help the patriots.
What is Henry's father told his children to "look sharp but don't look like you're looking" when they went to the common.
400
He wanted to have his top general by his side to assist with making tough decisions.
What is the reason King George III ordered General Gage to come back to England?
500
Did not want to take the time to listen to the children.
Who are the British soldiers?
500
To command or to advice someone on how to do something.
What is instruct?
500
Henry asks the General of the British soldiers to move so that Henry and his siblings can go sledding. General Gage obliges and instructs his soldiers to create space for them.
What is the solution?
500
Food and other necessities couldn't come into Boston. People lost their jobs.